Minister launches Experience Development Programme for tourism providers

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched Tourism NI’s new programme to provide financial assistance to help support tourism providers in creating experiences that reflect the new Northern Ireland Embrace A Giant Spirit experience brand and stimulate demand for local tourism.




Further education colleges deliver for NI learners and economy – Dodds

Northern Ireland’s further education colleges deliver high quality learning that meets the needs of learners and the economy, Minister Diane Dodds said today.




Designated Department for the Victims’ Payments Scheme

The Executive Office has designated the Department of Justice as the Department to exercise the administrative functions of the Victims’ Payments Board on the Board’s behalf under para 2(1) of Schedule 1 to the Victims’ Payments Regulations 2020.




Long welcomes designation of DoJ to administer Victims’ Payments Scheme

Naomi Long said: “I regret that this case ever had to reach the courts, but welcome the judgement and am hopeful that the Executive can now move forward together to progress the delivery of a scheme to support those with serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the Troubles.




Minister Mallon announces Ministerial Infrastructure Advisory Panel

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has set up a Ministerial Advisory Panel to assist her in delivering cleaner, greener and sustainable and inclusive infrastructure.